Northwest Ohio law enforcement agencies to receive state grants for violent crime reduction
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Northwest Ohio law enforcement agencies will receive grants as part of a $3.4 million statewide program to reduce violent crime. The funding will be used for new technology, targeted patrols, and investigative overtime costs.
Law enforcement agencies in Northwest Ohio are set to receive grants as part of a statewide program aimed at reducing violent crime. The $3.4 million grant program is the 15th round of the Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. Agencies receiving funding include the Toledo Police Department, Defiance County Sheriff's Office, and Huron County Sheriff's Office. The grants will be used to support crime reduction initiatives, including new technology, targeted patrols in high-crime areas, and investigative overtime costs. The funding is part of the state's 2026-27 operating budget. The grants will support public safety services across 28 counties.
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